Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Batak-Nias of Sumatra
Language: Mentawai - (mwv)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity
Country: Indonesia
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Population: 71,500
Global Population: 71,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Mentawai of Indonesia, numbering 71,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Batak-Nias of Sumatra people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Mentawai. The primary religion practiced by the Mentawai is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available